Team Lead, NTP Wine Selection, Web Design – Mike is an AWS Member for 14 years, a Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Judge, WSET Level 3 and CSW. He has judged Wine Maker Magazine, Pennsylvania Winery Association Wine Competition and AWS Conference Amateur and Commercial. He was Chapter Chair for 8 years and is currently RVP of Eastern Massachusetts. He is the 2022, 2023 National Tasting Project Coordinator.

NTP Assistant , NTP Wine Selection– Charlie is an enthusiastic wine lover, and taster, having been studying and exploring wine for 20 years through tastings, classes, travel and the American Wine Society. He has been an American Wine Society member since 2007, is an AWS Certified Wine Judge since 2013, and is currently serving as chapter chair for the Hudson, MA chapter. He has attended 9 AWS conferences, judged wines at the AWS Amateur and Commercial competitions, and judged at Winemaker Magazine four years. He is also a certified French Wine Scholar by the Wine Scholar Guild, and has completed the WSET level 2 and the Italian Wine Scholar Prep course from the Wine Scholar Guild.

NTP Education, NTP Wine Selection, Victoria has been an active member of the local AWS chapters for many years and recently became the chair of the Acton, MA chapter.  She currently holds a WSET Level 3 Wines certification and currently leads virtual tastings for WSET Level 2 students through the Women of the Vine and Spirits.  She is also currently enrolled in Sonoma State University’s Certificate in Wine Business Management program, adding wine business courses to her wine education background.  She and her husband have visited iconic wine regions in Italy, France, California, and Oregon and make their own wine at home.  Victoria has been looking to further her passion for wine education and is excited to join the NTP committee as Education Coordinator. 

Food & Wine Pairing. Dick is an American Wine Society Judge, an Amateur Winemaker, 30 AWS awards.

Food & Wine Pairing. Eleanor is AWS certified wine judge since 2008.   Made wine from grapes to bottle several times, to enhance my understanding of the results of the wine-making process.   Won two silvers and a bronze from my four efforts.    When asked what is my favorite wine, my reply is:  “what am I eating?”  Wine and food pairing is most important to me.

Web Reviewer – Debbie’s adventures with AWS began in 2016 in Central Massachusetts. The monthly chapter meetings enhance her novice enjoyment of wine. Debbie has attended all NTP and conferences offered since her enrollment. Inspired to expand in the area Debbie founded the Princeton Uncorked Chapter in 2018. She has led chapter meetings including NTP with enthusiasm. Previously, when asked what her favorite wine was, Debbie would reply “dry red”. Now, if asked, she might reply, “it depends on my mood”. Cheers.